Gradatio: Repeating the last word of a clause at the beginning of the next clause for several clauses in a row. The rhythmical pattern carries the reader across the text and establishes a connection between words and ideas.
An Example from Literature: In the New Testament of the Bible
My Try: AnnaBelle Mae looked at Dorothea, who had not so much as grunted. "Are you listenin' to me? I'm tellin' you that girl goin' down a slippery slope. Slippery slope gone lead to a muddy pit. Muddy pit gone make for a messy situation. Messy situation gone make me lose my job. Are you listenin', Dorothea? Rainy days is comin'."
Gradatio has a graceful lilt, does it not? Grace the comments with your gradatio.
April 9th - Hyperbole
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I lament the fact that I don't know these English terms as you do. If I did it would make my work in the Greek so much easier.
Great example from the Apostle Paul!
Gregg Metcalf
Colossians 1:28-29
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Great choice for the A to Z posts. I'll be back to read more. And yes, I like very much your try at gradatio.
Now this was an interesting choice for the G-day. Your Gradatio was truly light and graceful. Very lilting indeed.
Delighted to make you acquaintance.
ooh, I love learning new names for things! Informative post. :D Nice to meet you as well!
It's so refreshing to see a writer singing the praises of good repetition.
I like the "voice" of your gradatio. I agree, it is an elegant word and if used properly creates its own flow.
Gradatio makes an interesting G word. Interesting G word to complete a challenge. A fun challenge created by Arlee. You explained the word so well, now I understand what is gradatio. Gradatio I tried, but didn't quite make it.
Lovely choice of word for G. I have used this technique without knowing its name :)
This was an informative post. Post more of these. These posts teach me a lot. A lot I have to learn.
Gosh that was terrible! But at least this time my brain managed to put something together :)
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